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Explore South Carolina

Learn about South Carolina. You may be surprised at what you'll find!  

In addition to the topics below, you can also delve into South Carolina's history by visiting the Social Studies section.

Public schools observe John C. Calhoun's birthday, March 18, as South Carolina Day. 

 

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Collection About South Carolina
About South Carolina
Collection Agriculture
Agriculture
Collection Business & Industry Today
Business & Industry Today
Collection Education
Education
Collection Food & Drinks
Food & Drinks
Collection Habitats
Habitats
Collection Music
Music
Collection National Great Outdoors Month
National Great Outdoors Month

National Great Outdoors Month is celebrated in June and serves as a reminder to enjoy and appreciate our state parks and wildlife refuges. This observation, begun in 1998, encourages us to explore our parks and...

Collection National Peach Month
National Peach Month

South Carolina is second in the nation in peach production.

Collection Places to Visit in S.C.
Places to Visit in S.C.
Collection Religion
Religion
Collection S.C. State Symbols
S.C. State Symbols
Collection Towns & Cities
Towns & Cities
Collection Visual & Performing Arts
Visual & Performing Arts
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City of Columbia Video Questions | From The Sky Roadside Attractions | From the Sky 117

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Roadside Attractions | From the Sky
Episode 117
In this episode of From the Sky we uncover the history and facts behind some of South Carolina's most iconic attractions. Learn about the Peachoid in Gaffney, SC, a giant peach-shaped water tower that...
City of Columbia Video Questions | From The Sky Balloons over Anderson | From the Sky

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Balloons over Anderson | From the Sky
The history of hot air balloons dates back to the late 18th century when the Montgolfier brothers, Joseph and Jacques, conducted the first successful manned hot air balloon flight in 1783. This...
Battle of Camden | Carolina Snaps HBCUs in South Carolina | Carolina Snaps

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HBCUs in South Carolina | Carolina Snaps
South Carolina is home to 8 of the 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Claflin University, the state's oldest and one of the top HBCUs. HBCUs played a vital role in...
Battle of Camden | Carolina Snaps Fish and Grits | Carolina Snaps

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Fish and Grits | Carolina Snaps
The combination of seafood like fish or shrimp with grits has its origins in Charleston, South Carolina. Grits, an ancient staple, predate European conquest, African enslavement, and the founding of...
Battle of Camden | Carolina Snaps Rice in South Carolina | Carolina Snaps

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Rice in South Carolina | Carolina Snaps
In 1685, John Thurber, a pirate, inadvertently introduced rice to America. After a storm damaged his ship, he stopped in Charleston, SC, where he met Dr. Henry Woodward. In exchange for assistance...
Battle of Camden | Carolina Snaps Hoppin' John | Carolina Snaps

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Hoppin' John | Carolina Snaps
Discover the history of Hoppin' John, a beloved dish that's graced holiday tables since the 1800s. This simple yet delicious combo of peas, pork, and rice is believed to bring luck and peace for the...
The History of Rainbow Row | Carolina Snaps

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The History of Rainbow Row | Carolina Snaps
Rainbow Row is a highly popular tourist attraction located in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Although the buildings look bright and new, these houses date all the way back to the 1700’s...
Carolina Jessamine | Carolina Snaps

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Carolina Jessamine | Carolina Snaps
The Carolina Jessamine, South Carolina's state flower, is a vibrant yellow bloom found throughout the state and Southeast. This versatile plant, cherished for its beauty and traditional medicinal uses...
Battle of Camden | Carolina Snaps Pimento Cheese | Carolina Snaps

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Pimento Cheese | Carolina Snaps
Explore the heartwarming and flavorful history of pimento cheese, a beloved culinary tradition in South Carolina.
Mosses and Lichens | What's Wild! Bison | What's Wild

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Bison | What's Wild
Existing for half a million years, bison have been a symbol of wild America. These resilient creatures were on the verge of extinction but despite all odds, they have survived. Although it may seem...
Mosses and Lichens | What's Wild! Ants | What's Wild

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Ants | What's Wild
Ants are some of the most fascinating and complex insects in the world. These tiny creatures are known for their remarkable social behavior and their ability to build intricate underground colonies...
Battle of Camden | Carolina Snaps Peaches | Carolina Snaps

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Peaches | Carolina Snaps
Did you know that South Carolina should be the real Peach State? We produce more peaches than any state in the Southeast.
Battle of Camden | Carolina Snaps Beaufort | Carolina Snaps

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Beaufort | Carolina Snaps
Founded in 1711, Beaufort is South Carolina's second oldest city. Located on Port Royal Island, Beaufort is actually made up of 68 islands. At high tide, the town is as much water as it is land.
Battle of Camden | Carolina Snaps Lake Jocassee | Carolina Snaps

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Lake Jocassee | Carolina Snaps
Lake Jocassee is a 75,000-acre reservoir outside of Salem, South Carolina and is considered the jewel of the Appalachian Mountains.
Battle of Camden | Carolina Snaps Sassafras Mountain | Carolina Snaps

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Sassafras Mountain | Carolina Snaps
Towering over three thousand five hundred feet, Sassafras Mountain is the highest point in the state of South Carolina.
Middleton Place - Artisan Blacksmith | Making it Grow Where Does Litter Come From? | Making It Grow

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Where Does Litter Come From? | Making It Grow
When it rains, water either soaks into the ground or flows downhill into small streams and ponds and then into a larger body of water, like a river, lake, or ocean. A watershed is an area of land...
On the Farm | Go For It Palmetto Rose | Go For It

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Palmetto Rose | Go For It
From frond to rose, Devyn visits Charleston’s City Market to learn how to fold a Palmetto Rose.